Chapter 4

THE PROFESSIONALIZATION
OF TEACHING
I. PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 1006

It provides for the professionalization of teachers, regulating their practice in the Philippines and
for other purposes.

Teachers are defined in this presidential decree in a broad way. In here, the examination is
composed of written test and the scope is not clearly stated. After 150 days starting from the last
day of examination, the results will be reported. Revocation of license is not yet included here.
After a long time that it is implemented, a lot of things are missing here that’s why the branches
of government are open for flexible laws wherein professionals, like teachers can be able to
perform their duties well. It is important that the future or present professionals are guided by the
law to have the order and organization in the field of teaching.

II.  REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7836

It strengthen the regulation and supervision of the practice and teaching in the Philippines and
prescribing a licensure examination for teachers and for other purposes.

This republic act made the definition of teachers clear and brief. It differs with the presidential
decree on its examination because in elementary level it is divided into two parts namely:
professional and general education while in the secondary level, it consists of professional and
general education with their field of specialization. After 120 days from the last day of
examination, the results will be reported. There are different causes of revocation of license that is
mostly has something to do with the misconduct in teaching profession. It is a caution to every
teacher that all of their sacrifices might be lost if they did something unprofessional. It strengthens
the regulations because it shows improvement of the law and specifying all the necessary details
for more enhance mandated law.

III. REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9293

Amending certain sections of republic act numbered seventy eight hundred and thirty six
otherwise known as the Philippine teachers’ professionalization act of 1994.

There are different requirements that are needed to comply for the application for the examination
of teachers. Professional teachers who have not practiced their profession for the past five years
shall take at least twelve units of education courses, consisting of at least six units of pedagogy
and another six units of content courses, before they can be allowed to practice their profession in
the country. It is ensured that those who will get the degree are those qualified to apply for
examination and to teach if happen that they will pass the Licensure Examinations for teachers.
OTHER EDUCATION AND TEACHER-
RELATED LAWS

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION

Article XIV-  EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS, CULTURE AND

SPORTS.

We all have the right for quality education and with these different kinds of law the state can be
able to protect our rights. The education system is for the development of not just teachers, but
also the progress of the upcoming generation in our country. Quality education cannot be attained
without appropriate steps so the educational constitution is a big help in making this possible. In
our state, we prioritize education and they provide enhancement for professional teachers. The
needs for education is always consider because it is seen as a kind of necessity in
this society.in the 1987 constitution, the state establishes and maintain support in the country’s
educational system.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 4670

THE MAGNA CARTA FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS

In every profession there are policies that we should follow. Republic act 4670 provides the
qualification of a professional teacher to have the ability to teach with essential standards and
factors. It is not just simple as teachers know how to teach, there are certain standards of being a
teacher and being called as professional teacher. There are also adequate procedures in teaching
that one should follow because of the standard education that is promoted by the government. The
administration is also liable in knowing the laws of their jobs. Otherwise, they al so have allowed
enjoying the rights that they are capable of. This is for the organization of teachers and school in
performing their task.

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AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AN

INTEGRATED SYSTEM OF EDUCATION

For the national devel opment, education is a big part that it will not do a progress if the education
itself is not visible for progression. Our educational community refers to the parents, students,
school personnel and especially the school.  These educational community members should
discuss relevant issues, communicate suggestions for assistance and help the school promote their
common interest.  As a member of educational community, they have the rights that they should
 know as their privilege of being associated with education.  Being also aware of their d uties and
obligations is a big help in participating as an agent of constructive social economic, moral,
intellectual, cultural, and political change within the context of national policies.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9155

AN ACT INSTITUTING A FRAMEWORK OF GOVERNANCE FOR BASIC EDUCATION,

ESTABLISHING AUTHORITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY, REMAINING THE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION , CULTURE AND SPORTS AS THE DEPARTMENT OF
EDUCATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

There are different levels in the governance of basic education but it should start in the national
level. It shall be known as Government of Basic Education Act OF 2001. This is made for
accessible education by providing all children with free compulsory education in elementary and
secondary level. Educational programs are delivered by school heads and teachers that act as a
team for projects and services. Agencies of the government aim to meet the best requirements of
the teaching profession for uniqueness of working conditions and teaching service.

1. ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FIELD

OFFICES
From region I to ARMM, there are numbers of school divisions to carry out the mandate, vision
and mission of the Department. Techers should know the structure and hierarchical levels so one
will know how the communication flows in our system.

EXCERPTS FROM THE FAMILY CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

Child care is very important and the authorities should be responsible to know the  activities of
each child inside or outside the school premises of the school institution. Parents shall exercise the
parental authority and shall provide them support in a proper way. Guardians, should substitute
the parental authority and they are the ones responsible for the minor care under supervision of
instructions and custody. Famil y is the foundation of knowledge for every child so they have to
show love and affection, support, moral and spiritual guidance, protection, and even respect.

EXCERPTS FROM REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7610

SPECIAL PROTECTION OF CHILD AGAINST CHILD ABUSE, EXPLOITATION AND

DISCRIMINATION ACT

No child should be abused or discriminated. A person who will commit any acts of child abuse
should suffer the penalty of prison mayor. The victims of this act committed under section 10
(other acts of neglect, abuse, cruelty, or exploitation and other conditions prejudicial to the child’s
development.) shall be entrusted to the care of DSWD. Even a child needs respect and we should
not let them be in harmful situations. We are responsible for these young people because we
overcome this age with people who help us grow properly.

EXCERPTS FROM REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7877

AN ACT DECLARING SEXUAL HARASSMENT UNLAWFUL IN THE EMPLOYMENT,

EDUCATION OR TRAINING ENVIRONMENT, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

The state values the dignity of every individual. It is an act declaring sexual harassment unlawful
in the work, education or training environment. Its primary aim is the protection of the dignity of
workers, employees, and applicants for employment as well as students in educational institutions
or training centers.

This law defines work, education or train ing-related sexual harassment. It specifies the acts
constituting sexual harassment and sets penalties for violations of its provisions. It also provides
for the duties and liabilities of the employer in cases of sexual harassment.

EXCERPTS FROM R.A 8980

An act promulgating a comprehensive policy and a national system for early childhood care and
development ECCD, providing funds therefor and for other purposes.

This ensures the survival rates and adequate health of every child by different nutritional
programs accessible for young children. This also enhance the role of adults like parents and
caregivers as an educator from birth and onwards. Young children should be ready for formal
learning system both public and private school. They should be responsive for the needs of these
children and provide them service.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 10157

AN AC T INSTITUTIONALIZING THE KINDERGARTEN EDUCATION INTO THE BASIC

EDUCATION SYSTEM AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREOF

Kindergarten is now a part of the basic education and it is institutionalized by the state as
mandatory and compulsory for the entrance to grade 1. For this stage, the state provided a mother-
tongue-based multilingual medium of instruction. It is an advantage because in my experience, it
is really hard to adopt in the school system when you didn’t have the chance to undergo
kindergarten. I was enrolled in Grade 1 without being in any pre-primary school and it becomes
hard to keep pace with my other classmates. They knew things that I didn’t know. They can turn
the page of their book whenever our teacher tells us to turn it into a certain page while I cannot.
But as the cycle repeats I soon learned and get used to it. My learning if I will compare to my
classmate is developing so late and I think this mandatory stage of being in school is a nice and
effective idea.

UNESCO

UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION

The main objective of UNESCO is to contribute to peace and security in the world by promoting
collaboration among nations through education, science, culture and communication in order to
further universal respect for justice, for the rule of law and for the human rights and fundamental
freedoms which are affirmed for the peoples of the world, without distinction of race, sex,
language or religion, by the Charter of the United Nations
This is for the implementation of international agreements. In UNESCO, there are four p illars of
education that is

LEARNING TO KNOW
LEARNING TO DO
LEARNING TO LIVE TOGETHER
LEARNING TO BE
Knowing something is not effective without acquiring it and we can able to do this by mutual
understanding in peace as a concept of pluralism so we can develop one’s personality and sense of
responsibility.
Education is for all.

FIRST CALL FOR CHILDREN

Like other members of the society, children are also free from expressions and they
rights include freedom to receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds.

–every child has an inherent right to life. The purpose of First call for children is the
upbringing and development of the child. The basic concern of the adults should always
be the interest of the child.

Children need special considerations.